Accessories

Probably not. If you take one or two items at the same moment each day, the original tub next to the kettle works fine and keeps the label and expiry date with the product. A pill box starts to earn its place when you take three or more items, split them between morning and evening, or leave the house with them. Then the box is mainly a memory aid, not storage.

Match the box to how many times a day you take something and where you take it.

Deep compartments matter more than the number if you take large softgels.

The smell comes from protein or carbohydrate residue that dries in the seal, the screw thread and the mesh screen. Rinse the shaker with cold water right after drinking, then wash it properly the same day; hot water first can bake protein onto the plastic. Take the lid, seal and screen apart when you wash. Let all parts air dry separated, because a closed damp bottle is what turns stale.

You can, but a week at a time is the safer habit. NHS patient guidance is to keep medicines in their original packaging where possible and to use pill boxes with care, because the original tub protects against light, air and moisture and carries the expiry date. Once tablets sit loose for weeks, damp is the main risk. Fill weekly, keep the original packs, and store the box in a cool, dark, dry cupboard.

We prefer food-grade, BPA-free plastic for anything that holds capsules or drinks, and that is stated on the product page. Dishwasher suitability differs per item: many shakers tolerate a top-rack wash up to around 65 degrees, while printed lids, seals and hinged pill boxes often survive longer by hand. Very hot cycles warp thin hinges, and a warped hinge is the usual reason a pill box stops closing.

Look at the closure rather than the material. Push-open lids that spring apart under pressure will empty into your bag; clip-shut or magnetic lids, or a case inside a zipped sleeve, hold up better. For flights, keep supplements in your carry-on so they avoid the cold hold, and bring the original packaging or label for anything you might need to explain at security or at your destination.

Two options. A stackable container that screws under the shaker holds roughly 30 to 50 grams, enough for one to two servings of protein, creatine or sports nutrition, and a funnel lid lets you pour it in without spilling. For small doses, weigh the powder at home on a 0.1 gram scale and pre-portion it, because scoops vary with how tightly the powder settles. Pre-portioning also stops you guessing on a busy morning.